Detail of the Sherman M4 Barracuda tank tracks displayed in Bastogne

Close-up detail of the Sherman M4 Barracuda tank tracks displayed at McAuliffe Square in Bastogne. The image shows the metal structure of the tracks with their characteristic gripping teeth and idler wheels, partially covered by a light layer of snow. The olive drab of the American military paint contrasts with the white snow, creating an evocative image that recalls the conditions in which these vehicles operated during the Battle of the Bulge. Sherman tracks were designed to ensure mobility on difficult terrain, but the extreme winter conditions of December 1944 severely tested both men and machines.

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